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Glycogen (Starch) Synthase

Known as: Glycogen Synthase [Chemical/Ingredient], Glycogen synthase, Synthase, Glycogen 
An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of D-glucose from UDPglucose into 1,4-alpha-D-glucosyl chains. EC 2.4.1.11.
National Institutes of Health

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C1 peptideGlycogen Synthase I

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Glucosyltransferaseshexosyltransferase
Glycogen synthase:CCnc:Pt:Ser:QnIn BloodProcess of secretionStarch

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
The ground state of embryonic stem cell self-renewal
In the three decades since pluripotent mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells were first described they have been derived and maintained… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
The selectivity of protein kinase inhibitors: a further update.
The specificities of 65 compounds reported to be relatively specific inhibitors of protein kinases have been profiled against a… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Maintenance of pluripotency in human and mouse embryonic stem cells through activation of Wnt signaling by a pharmacological GSK-3-specific inhibitor
Human and mouse embryonic stem cells (HESCs and MESCs, respectively) self-renew indefinitely while maintaining the ability to… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Control of β-Catenin Phosphorylation/Degradation by a Dual-Kinase Mechanism
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Glycogen synthase kinase-3beta regulates cyclin D1 proteolysis and subcellular localization.
The activities of cyclin D-dependent kinases serve to integrate extracellular signaling during G1 phase with the cell-cycle… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
β‐catenin is a target for the ubiquitin–proteasome pathway
β‐catenin is a central component of the cadherin cell adhesion complex and plays an essential role in the Wingless/Wnt signaling… 
Review
1997
Review
1997
Role of Fatty Acids in the Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance and NIDDM
Evidence is reviewed that free fatty acids (FFAs) are one important link between obesity and insulin resistance and NIDDM. First… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
A molecular mechanism for the effect of lithium on development.
Lithium, one of the most effective drugs for the treatment of bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder, also has dramatic effects on… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3 by insulin mediated by protein kinase B
GLYCOGEN synthase kinase-3 (GSK3)1 is implicated in the regulation of several physiological processes, including the control of… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
Pathogenesis of NIDDM: A Balanced Overview
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) results from an imbalance between insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. Both… 
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